Abstract:
The conditions for optimal location of supports are derived for the case of elastic design for specified mean compliance and plastic design for given safety factor of plastic collapse. The optimal design problem is next formulated including position-dependent cost of support into the design procedure. Both rigid and flexible or yielding supports are considered.
Keywords:
Structural optimization, engineering design, optimality conditions, calculus of variations, structural mechanics
Affiliations:
Mróz Z. | - | IPPT PAN |
Rozvany G.I.N. | - | other affiliation |